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Christians At Risk
Church leader Hovsep Bedoyan
Photo: Middle East Concern /
Middle East Council of ChurchesWhen American troops pulled out of Syria, and Turkish troops moved in to establish a "safe zone" in northeast Syria, there were understandable concerns about the safety of the people living in this area. Turkish authorities gave assurances that their forces would not persecute religious minorities, including a significant number of Christians. However, recent reports have indicated otherwise.